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  • Savannah's Olympia Cafe will not return: The Rest of the Story

    Savannah's Olympia Cafe will not return: The Rest of the Story
    2026/05/15
    Olympia Cafe has been part of Savannah’s River Street story for roughly 30 years, but this week brought confirmation that the beloved Greek restaurant will not return to its longtime home in the Thomas Gamble Building behind City Hall. In this unscheduled episode, Jesse Blanco walks through the history, the public outcry over Olympia’s lease, the City of Savannah’s renovation plans, and the reason the restaurant ultimately will not reopen in that original space. He also explains what appears to be next: longtime Olympia figure Vasilis Varlagas moving forward with a new Greek/Mediterranean restaurant farther east on River Street.
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    17 分
  • Savannah's First City Brewing: A first look

    Savannah's First City Brewing: A first look
    2026/05/13
    On this episode of the Eat It and Like It Podcast, Jesse visits First City Brewery, a new neighborhood brewery in Savannah’s Thomas Square. Owners E.J. and Lindsay McLean share what led to them opening a brewery in Savannah, their shortcut brewing process, and why community is at the center of it all.
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    14 分
  • Monday with Maggie: A Springtime Reunion

    Monday with Maggie: A Springtime Reunion
    2026/05/11
    This week on the Eat It and Like It podcast, Jesse Blanco and Maggie Crenshaw reunite after a busy spring to catch up on everything from business changes and real estate to the best bites around Hilton Head and Bluffton. Jesse shares why it suddenly looks like he’s living on Hilton Head full-time, while Maggie talks about returning to Coast Professionals brokered by eXp Realty and what’s ahead in her real estate career. Of course, there’s plenty of food talk too — including shoutouts to Sunrise Cafe, Cahill’s, Quarterdeck, Charlie’s, Java Burrito, Pomodori and more. It’s a fun, laid-back conversation […]
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    24 分
  • Review: Old Savannah Distillery

    Review: Old Savannah Distillery
    2026/05/09
    Jesse Blanco shares his first impressions of Old Savannah Distillery, a massive new tasting room, bar, and Southern restaurant on MLK in downtown Savannah. From cocktails and fried green tomatoes to shrimp and grits, fried chicken, banana pudding, and hummingbird cake, Jesse breaks down what worked, what needs tweaking, and why this spot should be popular.
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    19 分
  • The Story I’ve Carried for Nine Years.

    The Story I’ve Carried for Nine Years.
    2026/05/07
    A deeply personal episode stepping away from food to share a story Jesse has carried for nine years, with a message about mental health, awareness and the importance of knowing help is always available.
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    25 分
  • Savannah's Cafe M: A Visit to Paris on the Riverfront

    Savannah's Cafe M: A Visit to Paris on the Riverfront
    2026/05/03
    We’re stepping away from the big, flashy food scene to spotlight one of Savannah’s hidden gems. Jesse’s guest is Cristine Tindall, owner of a charming French-inspired café tucked along Bay Street on Factors Walk. From her unexpected journey out of a 20+ year military career to taking over a beloved local spot, Cristine shares how she’s preserved its charm while navigating the realities of running a small business today. It’s a conversation about great coffee, simple food done right, and one of the most underrated places to grab a bite in Savannah.
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    18 分
  • Review: Myrtle and Rose Rooftop at Plant Riverside District

    Review: Myrtle and Rose Rooftop at Plant Riverside District
    2026/04/29
    There are a lot of great eats along Savannah’s Riverfront…if you know where to look. Some of the best in the city lie at the Plant Riverside District. 13 Outlets there ranging from a Burger Shack to one of the best chophouses in town. The Eat It and Like It Supper Club enjoyed the new menu at the Myrtle and Rose Rooftop recently. This is our review.
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    21 分
  • Hilton Head Chef/Owner Amanda Cifaldi

    Hilton Head Chef/Owner Amanda Cifaldi
    2026/04/24
    Hilton Head restaurateur Amanda Cifaldi gets real about rising costs, steady crowds, and survival in a very volitile F&B landscape.
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    21 分